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Afghans brace for fresh violence after US-Taliban talks halt
KABUL - Afghans are bracing for a possible new wave of Taliban violence after President Donald Trump abruptly called off talks with the insurgent group, which vows to continue its fight against what i...
Sep 08, 2019
Rattlers soccer teams blank Vikings to cap off season opening weekend
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A new era for Medicine Hat College's soccer program dawned over the weekend, highlighted with two confidence-boosting wins on Sunday at Rattlers Field.Facing off against the Univers...
Sep 08, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin
Iran uses advanced centrifuges, threatens higher enrichment
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran on Saturday said it now uses arrays of advanced centrifuges prohibited by its 2015 nuclear deal and can enrich uranium "much more beyond" current levels to weapons-grade material, ...
Sep 08, 2019
Hellers close out outdoor season with fifth straight Mixed Doubles Open title
MEDICINE HAT, AB - In what's served as the Medicine Hat Tennis Club's wrap up to the outdoor season has evolved into an annual showcase of one of the city's most well known tennis duos.For the fifth c...
Sep 08, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin
Vernon Adams Jr., Alouettes beat Lions 21-16 for third straight win
MONTREAL - Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. says he was energized by having his young son in Montreal for the first time watching from the stands. Adams rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as ...
Sep 08, 2019
Nadal edges Medvedev for 4th US Open title, 19th Slam trophy
NEW YORK - The 19th Grand Slam title that seemed so inevitable for Rafael Nadal during the first two-plus sets of the U.S. Open final suddenly seemed in doubt as Daniil Medvedev forced it to a fifth. ...
Sep 08, 2019
Equestrian Centre hopeful for new indoor facility
Dunmore, AB - The Dunmore Equestrian Centre hosted it's Little Britches Rodeo over the weekend but it's hoping to continue having such events all year in a new indoor arena.The event attracted over 15...
Sep 08, 2019
Pendrith wins Mackenzie Investments Open, closes in on Korn Ferry Tour card
Taylor Pendrith is enjoying himself on the golf course again. Just look at his scorecards. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., shot a 5-under 67 to win the Mackenzie Investments Open on Sunday, matchi...
Sep 08, 2019
Jets first-round pick Heinola looking to make an impact at rookie showcase
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American ga...
Sep 08, 2019
Russian election-meddling in Canada linked to Arctic ambitions: report
OTTAWA - A new University of Calgary study is predicting Russian interference in the federal election campaign to serve what it describes as the Kremlin's long-term interest of competing against ...
Sep 08, 2019